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Alexandre5
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January 30, 2022
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Lightroom Catalog between 2 computers at home

  • January 30, 2022
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Hello,

 

Sorry for posting again such topic. I've been looking for an answer but I found many answers not very clear so it brings even more confusion.

I have an Imac at home and I just bought a macbook pro.

How should I manage (copy) my catalog taking into account that:

- the purpose is for home using only. (no need over the Web or using Adobe cloud, but could use Adbobe Cloud IF really must do it...)

- I want to be able to switch Lightroom either from my Imac or from my laptop.

- I will use Lightroom on one machine at the same time. I know I cannot use Lightroom open simultaneously on 2 computers.

- I have a NAS where all my pictures are saved into it.

 

What the best solution?

Using an external SSD and copy the catalog inside and move it from one computer to the other??

 

Many thanks for all your ideas, thoughts.

 

Alex.

 

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Todd Shaner
Todd Shaner
Legend
January 30, 2022

You can not place the LrC catalog file on a NAS, but here are two articles that explain how to share it between two systems.

 

https://www.lightroomqueen.com/how-to-lightroom-catalog-multiple-computers/

 

https://www.lightroomqueen.com/store-presets-with-catalog/

 

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    wake6
    Known Participant
    January 30, 2022

    Great links.

    Just adding my 2c worth - I've been using the "self contained catalogue" method from the first link, where you store the catalogue and images on a portable drive and switch between laptop and desktop Windows PCs. I've been doing this for several months, editing 100 - 200 pictures a day (I have a 20 yr back log to work through!) and have not yet experienced any problems. I use a fast portable drive, connecting via USB3 c-connection on the laptop and a USB3 gen2 c-connection on the desktop.
    Daily I copy the contents of the drive onto a backup. (Since I stopped backing up the previews folder it takes a lot less time to back up).

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